Question

multiply fractions by whole numbers: word problems wtt
cody collected 1/2 of a bin of glass bottles to recycle. regan collected 27 times as many bins as cody. how many bins of bottles did regan collect?
write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number.
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Explanation:

Step1: Identify Cody's collection

Cody collected $\frac{1}{2}$ bin.

Step2: Calculate Regan's collection

Regan collected $27 \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{27}{2}$ bins.

Step3: Convert to mixed number (optional)

$\frac{27}{2} = 13\frac{1}{2}$ bins.

Answer:

$\frac{27}{2}$ or $13\frac{1}{2}$